October

This time of year sees the final harvests from the summer season. The last remaining late potato varieties will be dug up from the ground and also the container-grown potatoes will be lifted and stored in hessian sacks.  This will provide us with plenty of potatoes to last us through the Winter Months.  

There’s no time just yet for putting your feet up, but you can still enjoy a cosy night beside the fire after a day out in the garden. 

The dry, hot weather of summer can take its toll on even the healthiest lawns. When autumn arrives, it’s time to give your grass some extra care and attention. Follow our expert guide to keeping your lawn in prime condition over the coming months. 

A bit of thought and action now will prevent trouble next year.

When autumn arrives, it’s time to prepare your garden for the harsher weather of winter. Read on to discover which jobs need to be prioritised before the first frost.

Unfortunately, our warmer months are now over.  Now is the time to prepare the garden for Autumn and helping it recover from the summer heatwave.  

When broken down slowly by fungi, bacteria and earthworms, fallen leaves make a wonderful natural soil improver. It takes at least a year for leaves to turn into moist, crumbly mould, so start creating this valuable garden material now. Just follow our tips below.

2022 has been a difficult growing season with record temperatures and lower-than-average rainfall.  We have however, seen bumper harvests.  In the Autumn articles, I’ll talk through some of our successes in 2022, jobs for the next month as well as recommending a selection of Stiga products for your gardens.